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UIC
Campus Announcements via Email
Massmails can be sent by any UIC e-mail user for a fee. They are restricted to events on campus or sponsored by campus units.
The Massmail system is not designed to send out items immediately. Due to the volume of the transmissions, the system holds processed requests until late at night or early-morning hours when traffic is lighter. Because massmails have an overnight delivery during the regular work week, they cannot be requested for Monday.
To ensure timely delivery, submit massmail requests (instructions and copy) by noon one-and-a-half business days prior to the day you wish your message to appear in mailboxes. Due to heavy volume, please do not submit more than three days prior to desired date of receipt.
Submissions should be sent to publicaffairs@uic.edu with:
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Clear instructions as to timing and which list(s) -- see Fees below -- are to receive
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FOAPAL (for campus units) or Check (UIC student groups only)
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Subject line
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UIC reply-to e-mail address
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Body of message, including Statement of Accommodation for public events ("If you require any accommodations to participate in the [event] please contact [name, phone, e-mail] ).
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Attaching the body as a Microsoft Word document will help avoid unwanted line-breaks in the massmail.
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If your message links to a PDF file, the PDF should be created in an accessible manner and be noted as an accessible PDF file. Accessible PDF files allow people with disabilities to access the file information with their assistive technology. For information or training on creating accessible PDF files, contact Kevin Price at the Disability Resource Center at 312-413-0886. Online resources include:
Creating Accessible PDF Documents with Adobe Acrobat 7.0 and PDF Accessibility: Defining Acrobat PDF Accessibility.
Fees:
DDDH -- Messages can be sent to Deans, Directors, and Department heads (DDDH) for $35. Submissions should also be sent to publicaffairs@uic.edu with FOAPAL.
To stop receiving massmail -- Instructions are given at the bottom of each Massmail, or set your email options online.
Other publicity options are described on the Using the News Bureau page. |
